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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414004706
Report Date: 06/19/2025
Date Signed: 07/16/2025 12:47:12 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/16/2025 12:47 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME:NEW BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
414004706
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JOHNSTONE, MICHELLEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1100 MIDDLE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(650) 325-2190
CITY:MENLO PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94025
CAPACITY: 64TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 64CENSUS: 49DATE:
06/19/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:42 AM
MET WITH:Michelle JohnstoneTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On June 19, 2025 at approximately 8:30AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced case management inspection, which was initiated by the licensee. LPA met with the Director, Ms. Michelle Johnstone and explained the purpose of today's visit is to inspect the additional classroom space that the facility would like to have added to the license along with a capacity increase. During today's visit LPA observed nine staff supervising 49 preschool children.

Facility is currently licensed for four classrooms and operates out of three of them for the summer program. Classroom assignments are based on age. In the summer, the facility operates from 9:00AM - 1:00PM.

LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, notification of parents’ rights, personal rights, and car seat laws, were displayed and visible to the public in each classroom where children are dropped off and picked up by parents and caregivers. The emergency disaster plan is posted by a telephone.

LPA inspected the facility for health and safety hazards. LPA observed classroom to be clean and equipped with age appropriate toys and materials. Personal storage for children's belongings are labeled with each child's individual names.

LPA inspected and measured the classroom that the facility wanted to add to their license, which had already be inspected by the fire department. LPA observed that the registers for heating and cooling were at a height accessible to children. LPA informed the director that they would need to be covered. LPA also observed some stage outlets that were uncovered. LPA stated that they would need to be covered by an outlet box cover or something similar.

LPA tested the combined smoke and carbon monoxide detector and found it to be functioning. LPA observed that the fire department had installed the pull down fire alarm system inside the classroom.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Daniel J Oquendo
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katie Krenn
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/19/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/19/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: NEW BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 414004706
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2025
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LPA measure the room and found that there was sufficient space for the requested capacity increase. There is enough activity space for 48 preschool children. The facility plans to use part of the room as a classroom and another part of the room as an area for aftercare. There is a movable partition that is at least 6 ft high separating the classroom area from the area planned for aftercare. At the current location of the partition, the area designated as after care, has space for 25 children. LPA advised the facility that when the classroom space is not in use (from 2:10PM - 3:30PM) and there are more than 25 children in aftercare, then partition should be moved back or removed to ensure 35 ft of activity space for each child.

The play equipment is in good condition and does not have sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The areas around and under climbing equipment and slides are cushioned with a soft manufactured surface to prevent injuries from falls. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. Sometimes water tables are brought out for children to play with, they are always emptied and put away after use. Children bring their water bottles to school, which are filled at water stations and caddy's are used to bring the water inside and outside, so water is always available to the children.

LPA measured the outdoor space for the preschool children and found there was sufficient unencumbered outdoor space for 68 children. The toddlers have a separate outdoor area, so there is enough space for the capacity increase. Per the director only 2 classes of preschool children use the outdoor play area at the same time. LPA will consult with management to see if the facility requires an outdoor waiver.



Licensing of the new room are the capacity increase are pending documentation of the following corrections.
1) Covering the registers
2) Covering the outlets on the stage area
3) Ensuring the under stage cabinets inaccessible

To improve the quality and value of the inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Daniel J Oquendo
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katie Krenn
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: NEW BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 414004706
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2025
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If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

No citations were issued during today's visit.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Ms. Michelle Johnstone.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Daniel J Oquendo
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katie Krenn
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/16/2025
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